North Dakota Hockey Fan Fest 2026 presented by Midco Sports
Thursday, September 24 | Ralph Engelstad Arena
5-7:45 p.m. | Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.
5:00 - 7:45 p.m. | Free Admission
- 5:00 p.m. – UND Hockey scrimmage begins, featuring 5-on-5, 3-on-3, special teams, and a shootout.
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. – Player autographs on the concourse following the scrimmage
- 7:45 p.m. – Event end
6:30 - 7:45 p.m. | Fan Fest Autographs
- Autographs will take place on the main concourse
- To ensure as many fans as possible have the opportunity to receive an autograph, we kindly ask that each person bring one (1) item only for players to sign. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Giveaway Items from 5-6:30 p.m. [while supplies last]
- Pocket Schedules
- North Dakota Chapstick
- Autograph Cards
- Midco branded socks
- Midco Sports Enter to Win Prize
Concessions
- Free popcorn and free fountain soda for all guests at the Dogs and ‘Que concession stand
- Limited menu of other concessions items available for sale at the same location.
North Dakota Events & Parking
- Parking is free and open to the public
- Please park in the North Lots [ South Lots will not be available]
- North Dakota Soccer plays NDSU at 3 p.m. at Bronson Field | North Dakota Volleyball plays Omaha at 6:30 p.m. at The Betty
- Fans are encouraged to support all North Dakota teams.
- If you have a volleyball ticket and also want to attend Fan Fest, please make sure you enter The Ralph through the main entrance and enter the Betty through the main Betty doors.
- Please note, once you exit North Dakota Volleyball, there is no re-entry.
